Matisse the Master: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Conquest of Colour, 1909-1954

Autori

• Hilary Spurling

Parametri

• 544 pagine
• 20 ore di lettura

• Arte
• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Henri Matisse's journey from ridicule to acclaim is explored through his own perspective in this biography. Despite facing widespread criticism, he continued to innovate, leaving behind a legacy often misunderstood. The author, Hilary Spurling, utilizes newly available family correspondence and private archives to reveal Matisse's struggles with self-doubt and his response to the tumultuous events of the twentieth century. This second half of a comprehensive biography sheds light on the artist's inner life and the misconceptions surrounding his personal experiences and relationships.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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